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Remembering Rep. John Lewis and fighting for a socially just democracy and a more perfect union

The Saint Andrew’s Freedom Forum hosted its annual Human Rights and Religious Freedom Forum together with the Hellenic American Leadership Council. The event featured a number of US Representatives, and a powerful address by Archbishop Elpidophoros on social justice and a more perfect union. Andreas Akaras, an attorney with a background in public and government affairs who is also the founder of the Saint Andrews Freedom Forum, joins us to talk about its important work and its commitment to fighting for religious freedom and human rights.

Watch the virtual event here: St. Andrew's Religious Freedom Forum: Honoring the late Congressman John Lewis

You can read the articles we discuss on The Daily Roundup here:

US and Turkey target each other in NATO meeting

Pompeo says Turkey ‘undermines’ NATO cohesion

Turkish Cypriot leader wants new direction for Cyprus talks

Both leaders confirm willing to attend five-party summit

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